Something Awesome - A Life in Neurosurgery by William A. Friedman (US edition, paperback) - 9781635767544

Publisher: Ingram IPS

ISBN 13: 9781635767544

Condition: Brandnew

Binding: paperback

Pages: 208

Dimensons: 229 x 152 x 30 | 400 (gram)

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“An illuminating account of a brilliant neurosurgical career.”

—Henry Marsh, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Do No HarmIn this medical memoir, Dr. Friedman recounts the humorous, tragic, and always intense relationships of neurosurgeons to their colleagues and patients. He details what it takes to become a leading neurosurgeon and deal with deadly brain diseases and their devastating complications. He weighs in on universal health care in the United States. He also answers such questions as how does the mind work, why is trigeminal neuralgia called the “suicide disease,” and how will we ultimately cure cancer of the brain? Through his exhilarating and challenging experiences, Dr. Friedman shares his lifelong journey, one that has truly been "something awesome."Dr. Friedman shares his life as a neurosurgeon, recounting the exhilarating, challenging, and life-and-death experiences along the way, the people that shaped his life, and insights for readers concerning neurological conditions, the healthcare system, and the important things in life.“Bill Friedman bares his soul and gives five decades worth of insight into the thoughts, emotions, compassion, and vulnerabilities of a leading neurosurgeon and accomplished department chair. His reflections ring true for us physicians who devote our lives to taking care of our patients through high points and tragedies and failures. Something Awesome is a must-read—not only a memoir about neurosurgery, but an insightful commentary on life and humanity.”

- Brian Hoh, MD, MBA, President of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons

“Through fascinating storytelling, Dr. Friedman takes us inside the world of medicine and neurosurgery, inside the operating room, inside the brain, inside the grueling training process, and inside the minds of those who choose this challenging and often heart-wrenching field. Medicine at its best is a fine balance of art and science. Likewise, Dr. Friedman’s narration strikes an illuminating balance between the science of neurological disease and its impact on human lives.”

- David Guzick, MD, PhD, Past President of University of Florida Health

"A doctor reflects on medicine and the human drama underlying it in this heartfelt memoir.